Givens Communities Gains HUD Grant for McDowell County Project
On September 26, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $11 million to Givens Communities for its Clinchfield Mill project in Marion. The Section 202 funding will go toward converting the historic structure into 141 affordable apartments for older adults. This project will not only preserve and repurpose a historic landmark, but it […]
Blue Ridge Pride Festival is Saturday in Asheville
The 15th annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival will take place this Saturday, Sept. 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at Pack Square Park, Asheville. Givens Communities is an emerald level sponsor of this year’s festival and will have a booth centrally located. Both residents and team members will be in attendance. In addition to vendors […]
Givens Communities Issues 2025 Annual Report
Givens Communities has published its Annual Report for 2025, a year of profound significance for the senior living organization as it celebrates 50 years of mission-driven service. Givens Communities also has launched “Givens Connect,” a new video series designed to inform residents, team members, clients and the public of updates. The inaugural episode with Kevin […]
Building Resilience Together
Earlier this year, Givens Home First was honored to host a Learn First seminar with Resources for Resilience® (RFR) — a local nonprofit dedicated to helping people build resilience and respond to stress in healthy ways. The session gave our residents, caregivers, and team members practical tools to manage stress and strengthen connections, and we’re […]
Nature’s Beauty Is All Around Us
This summer, one of our talented clients, Donald, shared a gift with us all: three stunning photographs of butterflies captured right here on the Givens campus. 🦋 Black Swallowtail🦋 Eastern Tiger Swallowtail🦋 Great Spangled Fritillary Each image is more than just a picture of a butterfly—it’s a reminder of the vibrant life and peaceful beauty […]
September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults—but the good news is that many falls can be prevented. By taking simple steps at home, you can greatly reduce the risk and help your loved ones feel safe, independent, and confident. Simple Tips to Stay Safe at Home Clear Pathways – Remove […]
Finding Joy on the Trail: Baron, Alexa & the Gift of Care
At Givens Home First, we’re reminded every day that care is about so much more than tasks—it’s about helping people keep doing what they love. Sue’s husband, Baron, lives with Alzheimer’s, but that hasn’t stopped him from enjoying the challenging campus trails with his loyal dog, Alexa. Thanks to our caregivers, he can continue this […]
Givens Communities and Aldersgate Complete Affiliation, Building a Bright Future Together
The final step to affiliate Givens Communities, headquartered in Asheville, and Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community in Charlotte, is complete, it has been announced. This makes way for a new collaborative chapter for the senior living organizations and unites their shared values and expertise. It reinforces a mission to foster vibrant and supportive environments for […]
Thanks Givens Communities! Free Symphony in the Park in Asheville is This Sunday
This Sunday, August 31, Givens Communities Presents Symphony in the Park, a free and family-friendly musical extravaganza at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, beginning at 7 p.m. Soprano Elizabeth Baldwin headlines the evening with a breathtaking performance of opera and Broadway classics. Described as “mesmerizingly vulnerable” by the New York Times, and praised for […]
By Mayoral Proclamation, Thursday is Givens Communities Day in Asheville
Givens Communities is celebrating half a century dedicated to providing exceptional senior living, nurturing vibrant connections, and evolving in harmony with the changing needs of residents and the region. Thursday, Aug. 21, has been designated as “Givens Communities Day in Asheville” by mayoral proclamation, which reads, in part, that “with compassion, vision, and a steadfast […]
